For families and couples looking for a quick, low key, relaxing vacation, the small borough of Neptune City in Monmouth County is a great vacation spot with several boardwalks, beaches and parks. The city is also very conveniently located at just an hour’s drive from New York City making it ideal of commuting to work in the Big Apple.

On the flip side, the stress from the hustle and bustle of a New York City life may be negatively impacting your life in various ways and things might seem a little hard to deal with at times. At the first sign of any trouble or mental discomfort, it is extremely important that you get in touch with a licensed therapist or mental health specialist so they can provide you with the help you need.

Psychologist Frances Merz providing different types of therapy in Neptune City

Frances Merz

Clinician
License Type(s): MA, LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
19 years offering treatment

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with over 19 years of experience working as a clinical counselor. I believe that when individuals seek counseling it is because they want to make changes in their lives. They may want to improve a life situation, solve a particular problem, make a decision, or achieve a greater understanding of life or personal circumstances. I utilize a variety of counseling techniques from an eclectic collection of theoretical orientation, based on the needs and strengths of the individual client. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including low self-esteem/self-confidence, social anxiety, anxiety, parenting problems, career challenges , and everyday stress that we experience. I enjoy working with college students, as well as individuals trying to work through transitions in their lives. I do not work with marriage counseling, relationship counseling,, or serious mental illness online. I am also interested in working with individuals who are contemplating weight loss surgery or are post weight loss surgery patients and are looking for a counselor experienced in this area. I also like working with clients who need assistance with medical advocacy. This is when a client is having health issues and is not sure how to maneuver the medical field, brainstorm questions to ask medical providers, and to cope with the overall issues of dealing with a medical situation. I have been involved in medical field through personal experience since I was a teenager and have learned some helpful tips along the way that I would like to share with others. Counseling is a joint effort, which can not be successful without your hard work, energy, and courage. I do not use a cookie cutter approach to treatment. Meaning treatment techniques are chosen based on your needs, strengths, and weaknesses. Not every approach works for everyone and I believe in being flexible so that my clients have the opportunity to get the most out of their time in counseling. I look forward to be able to support and empower you in your therapeutic goals. I look forward to working with you! A note on my availability: I want to let you know about my general availability for counseling. I think it is important to let my clients know when I’m available so they can know when to expect a reply to a message. I am available Monday-Thursday. I will usually return messages within 24 hours.

Psychologist Margaret Auguste providing different types of therapy in Neptune City

Margaret Auguste

Clinician
License Type(s): LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes
20 years offering treatment

I am a family and marriage counselor licensed in New Jersey with over 10 years of experience working as an individual, family, and marriage counselor. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines solution-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and acceptance and commitment counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Simone Smith providing different types of therapy in Neptune City

Simone Smith

Clinician
License Type(s): LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
6 years offering treatment

I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with over 3 years of experience working as a counselor in a school setting and a therapist in a private practice. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, young adult issues and life transitions. I have also helped many people who have experienced racial trauma. My therapy style is warm and genuine. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach is holistic as I work with an integrative model combining cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, empowerment strategies. Each client is unique, so I will tailor our journey and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Laura Chinnici providing different types of therapy in Neptune City

Laura Chinnici

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemDepression
13 years offering treatment

I am cinically licensed in New Jersey with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, intimacy related issues (including sexuality and alternative lifestyles), sleeping disorders, motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I am also a certified Kink Aware Therapist. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, compassion and unconditional positive regard. I will tailor our discussions and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Kathleen "Kathy" Harvey providing different types of therapy in Neptune City

Kathleen "Kathy" Harvey

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsCoping with life changes
25 years offering treatment

I am licensed in New Jersey with 25 years of experience. I have worked with individuals who have issues with substance use. Other areas of expertise include stress/anxiety, anger management, family problems and a multitude of other topics. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling, happier life by taking the first step towards change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Jessika Szatny providing different types of therapy in Neptune City

Jessika Szatny

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue
5 years offering treatment

I am an LCSW licensed in New Jersey with 5 years of professional work experience helping clients who are experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, career challenges, and working to support individuals who need executive or professional coaching. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I am a person-centered therapist focused on increasing the well-being and mental health of those I serve. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Tina Losi Petersen providing different types of therapy in Neptune City

Tina Losi Petersen

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
15 years offering treatment

I am licensed in New Jersey with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & career difficulties. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Denise Venitelli providing different types of therapy in Neptune City

Denise Venitelli

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteem
25 years offering treatment

I am licensed in New Jersey with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Rachel Hawryluk providing different types of therapy in Neptune City

Rachel Hawryluk

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression
24 years offering treatment

I am a NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 24 years experience focused on working with individuals, couples and families. I work with individuals of all ages including parents of toddlers struggling with behavior management to adolescents struggling with self-esteem, bullying, family/interpersonal relationship issues, to adults coping with life transitions, work and family stressors, and relationship issues. I work with families struggling to navigate through life while finding a balance that is supportive to all family members. It is my belief that all members play a significant role in the family and therefore will benefit from working together to strengthen and support the family system. I utilize CBT and supportive and strengths based therapy with adolescents and adults and family based therapy with couples and families. I have a true passion for this work and strive to create an open, non-judgemental, safe environment where all clients feel respected, listened to and understood. I adapt my techniques to each individual and family. I love watching as individuals and families recognize and embrace their maximum potential moving toward a more positive and fulfilling future. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for making yourself a priority!

Psychologist Alexandra Brady providing different types of therapy in Neptune City

Alexandra Brady

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem
3 years offering treatment

I am licensed in New Jersey with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, & parenting issues. I also have experience working with motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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Types of therapists available to clients in Neptune City

Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Neptune City that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.

Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform

Mental health therapists in Neptune City available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. Neptune City therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Neptune City therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Neptune City region and in the state of New Jersey.

How a therapist can help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want 

Therapists in Neptune City can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Neptune City may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

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